Carne vale, the metaphorical giving up of of fleshly things, is transformed into its opposite, the celebration of earthly existence. Everything has its opposite, and try as people might, we can’t deny essential parts of ourselves or they merely appear in an altered, perhaps distorted form.

But it’s also true that the human propensity to adapt, to transform, makes the imagined possible, and the most eccentric of beliefs can sometimes result in positive and wonderful discoveries, not always crazy destructive lemmings-over-the-cliff stuff.

So we celebrate the good things, the hard things, accepting our stupid and brilliant hideous beauty. Like a Breughel painting full of every crass and beautiful human endeavor, we are all in it together, so laissez les bon temps rouler.

PK teams up with Ft. Worth guitarist James Hinkle for a Mardi Gras throwdown in Cowtown.

It all happens at the White Elephant, 8pm-1am.

Paul Klemperer joins Sangeet Millennium for an evening of Indo-Jazz Fusion.

Paul Klemperer and Manteca Beat play the Mexican American Cultural Center.  It’s a benefit Art Fair for the Austin State Hospital.

Joining Paul are Rodney Craig, David Webb, and Gary Feist.

The Copa Kings, great swing jazz.  PK plays tenor sax & clarinet.  At The High Ball, 1142 S. Lamar.  7:00-10:00pm.

Paul Klemperer with Bett Butler/Joel Dilley Group at  the Elephant Room, Austin TX.  9:30pm-1:30am.

Paul Klemperer hosts New Music Night at Kickbutt Coffee (Airport blvd), the Third Tuesday of each month.  5775 Aiport blvd, Austin, TX.  This month features original music by DeLoreans & Atari.

8-10pm.

Private Party

Hosted by saxophonist Paul Klemperer, Manteca Beat brings its unique blend of intimate lounge, jazz, blues and more to Tom’s Tabooley.  7-9:30pm.

Paul Klemperer hosts the monthly First Tuesday Jazz Jam at Kickbutt Coffee, Airport blvd.  8-11pm.